Mackenzie reluctantly agrees but fears geomagnetic storms and atmospheric problems. The story follows Makenzie, a pilot who has been asked by his old friend, Astrid, to fly her to Great Bear, Canada so she can deliver a sealed briefcase. The Long Dark has two main game modes: story mode (WINTERMUTE) and Sandbox. Prototyped as an iPad game, it eventually evolved to be a full-fledged experience on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam. As of now, “The Long Dark” has been nominated for 5 Webby awards.
It was released on Steam Early Access on September 22, 2014, then given a full release in late August of 2017. “The Long Dark” i s a work of art made by Hinterland Studios, a Canada-based company. A wolf howls in the distance.įorage for food, keep warm and find out what happened to this Great Bear and the rest of the world. The snow crunches against your feet, the winter wind chills you to the bone.